Island Communities Impact Assessment – consultation
The Scottish Government Islands Team has launched a consultation on the proposed Island Communities Impact Assessments guidance and toolkit. The closing date is 9 November and you can find out …
SCOTTISH ISLANDS PASSPORT – USER TESTING
The Scottish Islands Passport (SIP) was due to launch across 73 islands this year to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters and, whilst the global pandemic has forced the …
Arctic Connections Webinar Series
Arctic Connections: Scotland’s Arctic Policy Framework is a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange that builds on the many connections and similarities between Scotland and our Arctic neighbours. Beginning in …
CalMac Community Fund
The CalMac Community Fund is open until the 30 November and aims to support projects that tackle social isolation, mental health, loneliness and or poverty. The fund is open to …
Scottish Islands Passport
Putting all our islands on the map! The idea for a Scottish Island Passport was inspired by successful projects in Denmark, Holland and Ireland. The Scottish version of the project …
Islands Revival
During Spring and Summer 2019, the Islands Revival project collected evidence and examples of population turnaround through a series of blog posts from island communities. Among these are posts from …
The Icing on the Cake for Castlebay Christmas Tree
Castlebay Christmas Tree was enjoyed by many on Barra and beyond when it was erected in December 2019 and throughout the festive season. We are now delighted and honoured to …
Free online Business Training for island entrepreneurs!
Blue Social Growth: free business online training for entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs on Scottish islands You have an enterprising idea? You live on an island ? You have come to …
Advisory group on economic recovery
The Advisory Group on Economic Recovery was established by the Scottish Government to provide independent expert advice on supporting the sectors and regions of Scotland’s economy to recover from the …
Community Action Response call as coronavirus cases rise
Community Action Response call as coronavirus cases rise Scots are being asked to ensure links within their community are strengthened as the prospect of mass social isolation grows 12th March …